A herb with a weak brittle stem (15-60 cm long). It has stalkless rough edged leaves. It flowers from April - June. Its flowers are white and divided to about half way down the petal length. It is very common in hedgerows, waysides and woods. Its common name comes from the fact it was once thought to cure stitch in runners. The picking of it was also thought to provoke thunder storms. Picture taken 2nd May at Maulden, Bedfordshire.
Added:
8th May 2006 by Diane Earl
Subjects:
Biology, Science
Key Stages:
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+
Keywords:
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Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea)
